If someone today asked you if you are wealthy, what would you say? Most probably would say, “Well I do OK, but I am not rich.”

The Apostle Paul told Timothy, “Preach the Word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but after their own desires shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears. ” (2 Timothy 4:2–3).

The Apostle Paul told Timothy, “Preach the Word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but after their own desires shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears. ” (2 Timothy 4:2–3).

Read with me two verses that teach us how to enjoy the Lord‘s peace. “And the peace of God which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there is any praise, think of these things. 

One of my favorite verses is Philippians 1:6, “Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” The life of David illustrates this verse in a wonderful way. As a young shepherd boy, David did not have a strong, conquering faith. 

Whenever we face a difficulty in our lives, our first response should be prayer. The Lord Jesus Christ works on our behalf through prayer. Too many times, prayer is the last thing we do. We are told in James 5:16, “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man (or woman) availeth much.” So many things in our lives can be affected for good by the power of prayer.

What is your view of God? How do you see Him? Our view of God impacts several areas of our lives. We see His Worship in Revelation 5:8–10, “. . . the four living creatures, and the 24 Elders fell down before the Lamb, and everyone had harps and golden vials full of incense, which are the prayers of the Saints. And they sang a new song saying,

“You are worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for you were slain and have redeemed us to God by your blood out of every kindred, language, people and nation; and have made us unto our God kings and priest, and we shall reign on earth.” Here we see a picture of the worship of the Lord and how it impacts the areas of our lives.

We are told by the Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior, “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). This encourages us to trust the promise of hope, peace, and victory, despite the inevitable trials we face. We will face hardship and tribulation in this world, but believers are encouraged to be brave and go forward in our walk with Him.

Sometimes our lives can be overwhelming at times for many reasons. Health concerns, financial pressures, family problems, and unexpected losses can make us feel greatly burdened by their weight. Sometimes as believers we can wonder why God allows these difficulties in our lives when we are really endeavoring to live faithfully and serve Him.

The most available piece of evidence for the resurrection is the empty tomb. The body of Jesus has never been discovered in over two thousand years. That is a historical fact. So, what happened to it?

A mark of being a Christian is joy in life. Psalm 126:2 says, “Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.” So, every so often we look at the humor of life.

The Bible tells us that we have a spiritual energy, “Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour”. (1 Peter 5:8) God urges us to stay alert and resist Satan.

Who are the most important people in your life? Probably your family: your wife, your children, or your grandchildren. Do you realize they are all under attack?